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1972 MAR 13 CC MINX 3197 El Segundo, California March 13, 1972 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of E1 Segundo, California, was held in the Council Chamber of the City Hall of said City on the above date. Prior to calling the meeting to order, those present joined in pledging allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, followed by invocation by the Reverend F. C. Brannigan of St. Andrew's Catholic Church. The meeting was then called to order by Gordon T. Stephens, Mayor, the hour being 7 :00 o'clock p.m. ROLL CALL Councilmen Present: Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Councilmen Absent: None. READING OF MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS The minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held February 28, 1972 and of Adjourned Regular meeting held March 6, 1972, having been read and no error or omission having been noted, it was moved by Council- man McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the minutes of said meetings be approved as recorded. Motion carried. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 1. Mayor Stephens announced that this was the time and place heretofore fixed for the hearing on Specific (Precise) Plan to construct three commercial buildings to be used for offices, restaurant, savings and loan, and related park- ing facilities on property at the northwest corner of Nash Street and Rosecrans Avenue, requested by Continental Development Corporation. Mayor Stephens stated that he did not wish to participate in discussion on this matter and requested that Mayor pro tem Balmer conduct the hearing. Mayor pro tem Balmer inquired of the Clerk if proper notice of the hear- ing had been given. The Clerk replied that affidavits of mailing and publishing notice of the hearing were in her possession, as well as the files of the Planning Commission and the City Council to date. The Mayor pro tem stated the files would be made a part of this hearing. Mayor pro tem Balmer inquired if any written communications had been received in the matter, to which the Clerk replied that none had been received. Acting Planning Director Dalgleish gave a brief description of the pro- posed plan and summarized the conditions which had been recommended by the Planning Commission. The Mayor pro tem then inquired if anyone present wished to speak in favor of the proposed plan. Mr. George Phillips of Continental Development Corporation made himself available for questions from the Council. Councilman Morgan expressed concern about the location of the proposed driveway entrance on Rosecrans Avenue. He felt that this driveway would be extremely hazardous since Rosecrans is designed for three travel lanes and no parking lanes with a 45- mile - per -hour speed limit. Mr. Phillips stated that he felt this driveway was needed for Building No. 3 which will be a restaurant. He stated that if this ever became a hazard, Continental Development would be willing to make any changes necessary. Councilman Morgan stated that he would not be willing to vote in favor of this plan with the present arrangement for the driveway as he felt that it would be easier to correct the situation before the plan is approved than to wait until it becomes a hazard. X 3198 Mayor pro tem Balmer inquired if anyone wished to speak in opposition to the proposed Specific (Precise) Plan. Mr. Michael Stamps, 620 Illinois Court, Apt. A, presented the following questions to the Council: a) If the City Council imposes conditions upon this Plan, are these conditions legally binding? (The City Attorney stated that when conditions are imposed, these are noted by the Building Department and are enforced at the time of Plan Check. ) b) Regarding the open -space requirement, what guarantee does the City have that this would be complied with ? (Acting Planning Director Dalgleish stated that landscaping had not been listed as a condition in the Planning Commission resolution. At the present time, there is no landscaping requirement in the M -2 zone. Mr. Phillips then stated that Continental has landscaping plans for this development to make it attractive to prospective tenants, as well as to future patrons of the businesses. ) c) Does a Specific (Precise) Plan grant special privileges concerning the number of parking spaces required? (Continental Development Corporation is providing more- parking spaces than required by the Code. ) d) Do the plans for parking spaces meet the requirement for turning radii? (Yes, they do. ) e) Are there adequate provisions for storm drains, water mains, and sewers in that area? (Mr. Phillips stated that the utilities as noted above are completed in the area. The streets have been accepted by the City. Drainage is presently provided for Continental Park through a sump located in the center of the park, and the City plans a large drain along Rosecrans Avenue some time in the future. All buildings in Continental Park are engineered so that they are at least 6 inches above flood problem areas City Manager Jones asked Mr. Phillips if Continental Development Cor- poration is planning to install underground utilities. Mr. Phillips stated that Continental Park is an all- electric park and electrical and telephone conduits are under the street. There will be no overhead wires in the park. Mr. Stamps again addressed the Council stated that he is opposed to the proposed driveway which is planned for ingress and egress to the Parking lot off Rosec raps Avenue. After discussion, motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill that the hearing be. continued until the next regular City Council meeting to be held March 27, 1972. 2. Mayor Stephens announced that the application for community antenna television franchise of Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc. , had been continued from Council meeting on March 8, 1971. City :Manager Jones advised that the present franchise holder, Theta Cable of California, had not fully completed the terms of its franchise, and therefore recommended that the application of Nation Wide Cablevision, Inc. , be taken under consideration for another six months. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the above recommendation be accepted and that this matter be continued until September 25, 1972. Motion carried. -2- X 3199 REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Mayor Stephens reported that Assembly Bill 295 mandates that when a City Councilman is appointed he can only serve until the next general election. City Manager Jones wrote to Mr. Beverly expressing the City's objections to this bill and Assemblyman Beverly replied that the bill had been heard in the Local Government Committee and failed to receive approval. He also stated that he would oppose any efforts to revive this bill. REPORTS OF OFFICERS CITY MANAGER JONES MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Introduced Mr. Robert A. Keil, Director of Finance, who had joined the Staff on March 1, 19 72 . 2. Reported that bids had been received for porcelain street name signs, which bids were as follows: Amount of Bid Western Highway Products, Inc. $ 1,678.43 California Metal Enameling Co. 1,690. 94 Recommended that the low bid of Western Highway Products, Inc. , be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman McGill, that the low bid of Western Highway Products, Inc. , in the amount of $1, 678. 43, including tax, for 69-1/2 sets of Porcelain Street Name Signs be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Reported that bids had been received for the Police Department's annual requirements of target practice ammunition, which bids were as follows: Amount of Bid George F. Cake $ 2, 006.24 South Bay Reloading Service 2, 092.30 California Elect. Police Equipment 2,205.00 F. Morton Pitt Company 2,983. 75 Recommended that the low bid of George F. Cake be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Mayor Stephens, that the low bid o° George F. Cake in amount of $2, 006. 24, including tax, trade -in allowance for brass, and cash discount for 70, 000 rounds of 38 Special Ammunition be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Reported that bids had been received for 3" fire hydrant meters, which bids were as follows; Amount of Bid Sparling, Division or Envirotech $ 1,669.50 Luscombe Engineering Co. 1, 929.60 Western Water Works 2,148.30 Western Water Works Alternate 1,764.00 -3- X 3200 Recommended that the low bid of Sparling, Division of Envirotech be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the low bid of Sparling, Division of Envirotech in the amount of $1, 669. 50 including tax for six 3" Fire Hydrant Meters be accepted and that purchase order in that amount be issued to said company. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 5. Presented a report on the substandard structure located at 928 Eucalyptus Drive and requested that Council set a date for hearing to show cause why this building should not be abated. Motion was made by Council- man McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel and unanimously carried that this matter be set for public hearing before the Council on May 8, 1972. 6. Requested authorization to conduct a promotional and open exam- ination on March 18, 1972 for the position of Street Maintenance Superintendent. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 7. Requested that organization changes be made in the Street Division of the Public Works Department, which changes would allow the superintendent to maintain a much closer control of the operations. Recommended that at the time the Street Foreman retires, approximately September 1972, this classification be eliminated and that at the time a new Street Maintenance Superintendent is appointed, the classification of Traffic Painter Leadman be deleted; the classifications of Cement Finisher and Traffic Painter be added; and the Street Maintenance Leadman classification salary be adjusted by 5 %. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Mayor Stephens, that the changes in classification, job descriptions and salary ad. tments, as set forth above, be approved and that these changes -be- implemented at the times indicated above. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 8. Presented an amendment to Chapter 2.28 of the E1 Slegundo Municipal Code to add the position of Director of Planning to those positions which are excluded from the merit system. City Atto� -ney Allen read the title of ordinance effecting these changes, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY AMENDING CHAPTER 2.28 RELATING TO THE PERSONNEL MERIT SYSTEM., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, further reading was waived. Thereafter, said ordinance was introduced by Councilman Morgan. 9. Advised that there were additional funds available under the Emer- gency Employment Act of 1971 for the employment of one person on a tem- porary basis until September, 1972. Recommended that the Council accept the additional grant under the PEP program to employ a Parks Maintenance Man for that limited time. Also recommended the upgrading of an employee presently classified as Parks Maintenance Man to Tree Trimmer for the same period of time. -4- X 3201 Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Balmer, that the City Manager's recommendations, as set forth above be approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 10. Advised that the mileage on the police patrol vehicles, which are scheduled for replacement under next year's budget,will have greatly exceeded normal replacement mileage at the time the new vehicles are received and recommended that an order be placed now for two vehicles under the current year's bid of Coast Chrysler - Plymouth for $3, 332. 82 each with delivery and payment to be made in the next fiscal year. Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Balmer that the two police patrol vehicles be ordered under the current year's bid of Coast Chrysler - Plymouth in the total amount of $6, 665. 64 including tax, and that purchase order be issued in that amount with delivery scheduled for August 1, 1972, and payment to be.made therefor from the 1972 -73 budget. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 11. Requested approval for leave of absence without pay through March 31, 1972 for Rueben Hall, Housing Inspector. Motion was made by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman McGill, and unanimously carried that the above request be granted. 12. Advised that applications for the position of Planning Director had been reviewed and six qualified applicants had been invited to appear before the Oral Board on March 22, 1972. An appointment to the position will be forthcoming shortly thereafter. CITY ATTORNEY ALLEN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Presented a resolution requesting the State of California to exempt E1 Segundo from the requirements of Saction 2705 of the Public Resources Code relating to strong motion instrumentation (accelerographs). Motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, that Resolution No. 2430, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, REQUEST- ING EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STRONG - MOTION INSTRUMENTATION PRO- GRAM., which was read, be adopted. On roll call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vo':e: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -5- X 3202 2. Advised that the City had been served with a summons and com- plaint in the matter of William E. Swan vs City of E1 Segundo for personal injuries and that the City Clerk had referred same to the Insurance Carrier. Motion was made by Councilman Morgan, seconded by Councilman Nagel, that the action of the City Clerk in referring said Complaint to the Insurance Carrier be approved. Motion carried. DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS GLICKMAN MADE REPORTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. Reported that the construction of the Phase II Water Distribution System Improvements, Project No. 71 -6 had been completed in compliance with Plans and Specifications by BOMAC Construction Company and that Notice of Completion had been filed for record in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder. Recommended that this construction be accepted. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Nagel that the following resolution be adopted: RESOLVED, that the City Council concurs in the recommendation of the Director of Public Works and that the work covering construction of Phase II Water Distribution System Improvements in accordance with Specification 71 -6 by BOMAC Construction Company is hereby accepted as of this date, March 13, 1972. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 2. As previously requested, advised that investigations had been made regarding an underground utility district on Grand Avenue between Eucalyptus Drive and Lomita Street and that a resolution had been prepared scheduling this matter for hearing before the City Council on April 10, 1972. Motion was made by Councilman McGill, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Resolution No. 2431, entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER PUB- LIC NECESSITY, HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE REQUIRE THE FORMATION OF AN UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT ON GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN EUCALYPTUS DRIVE AND LOMITA STREET IN THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO. (UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 1) . , which was read, be adopted. On roil call, said motion carried and said resolution was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 3. Presented for the Council's consideration, Change Order No. 5 to the E1 Segundo Boulevard Project No. 68 -5 in the total amount of $825. 89. Advised that this change order includes a credit of $105. 00 for deletion or the requirement to relocate the flashing beacon at the free right hand turn, and $930. 89 for additional work required in the installation of the 24" water main caused by a change in grade. Stated that one -half the additional cost X ($465. 45) will be recoverable from South Bay Engineering Company because of a survey error in staking out the line. Advised that funds to cover the cost of this Change Order are available in the Water Department Fund for this project, and recommended this Change Order be approved. Motion was made by Mayor Stephens, seconded by Councilman Morgan, that Change Order No. 5, hereinabove referred to, be and the same is hereby approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. 4. Advised that notice had been received of the public hearing on March 30, 1972 by the State Lands Commission regarding plans for construc- tion of the Storm Drain Outlet Structure at the beach, and that a negative recommendation had been made by the Lands Commission local staff. In view of this, recommended that the item be removed from the agenda of this hearing. Mayor Stephens advised he had received a letter to the effect that this item had already been removed from the agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. City Attorney Allen read the title of ordinance relating to regulation of entertainment at certain premises with E1 Segundo, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE "EL SEGUNDO MUNICIPAL CODE" BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.36 THERETO REGULATING ENTERTAINMENT., which was read. Upon motion duly made and unanimously carried, the further reading of Ordinance No. 782 was waived. Following inotion made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman Morgan, Ordinance No. 782 was adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayo: Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. RATIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF WARRANTS It was moved by Councilman Balmer, seconded by Councilman Nagel that Warrant Numbers 34811 to 34958 inclusive, totaling $163, 574. 57 drawn in payment of demands, a list of which had been presented to the Council as Demand Register Summery Number 24 and certified by the Director of Finance as conforming to the Budget approved by Ordinance No. 765, be ratified and approved. Motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmen Balmer, McGill, Morgan, Nagel, and Mayor Stephens; Noes: Councilmen None; Absent: Councilmen None. -7- 3203 X 3204 NEW BUSINESS 1. City Manager Jones advised that he was planning to attend a meet- ing on March 15th in Los Angeles for cities along the I -105 Freeway route. Stated that representatives of the State Division of Highways would be at this meeting and recommended that Council be represented. Mayor Stephens advised he would attend the meeting. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Mr. Ray Jellison, 332 Penn Street, stated that a request had been made jointly by the Babe Ruth League and the High School Athletic Group for installation of lights in the batting cage at Recreation Park so that facility could be used at night. Further stated that they had been informed that the budget did not include the cost of installing these lights and therefore would like to present the City with a check for $100 from the Babe Ruth League and requested that installation of the lights be undertaken as soon as possible. Parks and Recreation Director Ruis advised that neither the Parks and Recreation Commission nor his Department had been contacted in this regard and further that lighting engineers had been asked to make a survey into the best and safest method to illumina ±e this area. Councilman Nagel stated he thought it would be to the best interest of everyone to wait for recommenda- tions from the lighting engineers so that the area will be lighted properly. No further business appearing to come before the Council at this meeting, motion was made by Councilman Nagel, seconded by Councilman McGill, that the meeting adjourn in memory of Mr. William Krimmel, former councilman and City Judge of E1 Segundo, who passed away on March 8, 1972, the hour of adjournment being 9 :30 o'clock p.m. Motion carried. Respectfully submitted, Jane D. Hough, City Cler APPROVED: 'x:12